Adherence to Dietary Advice and Oral Hygiene Practices Among Orthodontic Patients.

Published in: Patient preference and adherence (2020)

Patients' oral health-related behavior seems to improve during and after orthodontic treatment. The findings of this study suggest that orthodontists can play a role in improving oral hygiene practices among their patients. More reinforcement of dietary instructions and periodic dental and hygiene visits is needed during orthodontic follow-up appointments.

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